HOUSE Humanizing the inanimate object Do you name your bread machine? I have just been made aware that there is a whole sub-section of humanity that names inanimate objects in their lives. It is not an affliction; it is a life hack. In a previous column, I posited how we dehumanize our opponents in ...

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will conclude its fall 2025 semester with two classes this week, both held at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, located at 1800 N. Llano Street. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. at FUMC — Attendees will learn about the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC)...

Raccoon was once considered for the main course for Thanksgiving Dinner at the White House. The First Lady intervened and made the trash panda a pet instead. Talk about playing with your food! Our story begins with the death of Horace Vose in 1913. For more than four decades, this “Poultry King” fro...

HOUSE One of our favorite family excursions while raising our combined DNA was attending the Texas Folklife Festival. Held every summer on the grounds...

As newspapers across the country close or sell to outside investors, the staff at the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post continue to show up. Local re...

In just under four months, Bresee’s independent reporting has already made a difference. • Bresee has covered the Harper Battery Energy Storage System...